A Filipino choir group sang a tagalog classic in pitch perfect fashion.

I just had the best moment of my life. I have always been a great fan of choirs from the Philippines but to have one specially sing for me and bid me farewell was an experience beyond my wildest dreams. Words can't begin to describe how blessed I am. Thank you University of the Philippines Concert Chorus , what you have given me is a life long gift and I will cherish it forever. May God richly bless you. *In Awe*

The feels

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/this-filipino-choir-will-make-you-feel-all-sorts-o-2kjhWed, 08 Jul 2015 13:59:11 -0400Flash choirs should be a thing.pauljamezadultnonadultnonadultI just had the best moment of my life. I have always been a great fan of choirs from the Philippines but to have one specially sing for me and bid me farewell was an experience beyond my wildest dreams. Words can't begin to describe how blessed I am. Thank you University of the Philippines Concert Chorus , what you have given me is a life long gift and I will cherish it forever. May God richly bless you. *In Awe*nonadultnonadultManny Pacquiao Thinks The Fight Everybody Wants Is Finally Gonna Happenhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/manny-pacquiao-thinks-the-fight-everybody-wants-is-2kjh?utm_term=4ldqpia
Manny Pacquiao is among the athletes featured in the latest ads for Footlocker.

It's happening — Footlocker's Week of Greatness, that is.

A week of premium sneaker releases dubbed as the "Week of Greatness" is coming back to Footlocker on Saturday and they have four hilarious commercials to promote it. One of the ads features Manny Pacquiao, thinking that he's finally going to get the fight he wants — presumably with Floyd Mayweather.

The campaign also includes Derrick Rose and an excited Tim Duncan.

A defensive James Harden.

And John Cena.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/manny-pacquiao-thinks-the-fight-everybody-wants-is-2kjhWed, 19 Nov 2014 13:10:22 -0500<b>Manny Pacquiao is among the athletes featured in the latest ads for Footlocker.</b>pauljameznonadultFilipinos Turn To Basketball After Disasterhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/filipinos-turn-to-basketball-after-disaster-2kjh?utm_term=4ldqpia
Watch this report from FOX Sports about how Filipinos turned to basketball in the aftermath of last year’s record-setting typhoon.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/filipinos-turn-to-basketball-after-disaster-2kjhFri, 17 Oct 2014 19:27:13 -0400Watch this report from FOX Sports about how Filipinos turned to basketball in the aftermath of last year&#39;s record-setting typhoon.pauljamezadultDrake Sang Frozen's "Let It Go" As Manny Pacquiao In A Skit At The ESPYshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/drake-sings-frozens-let-it-go-as-manny-pacquiao-2kjh
Move aside, Elsa. Drake is coming for your throne.

Warning: Spoiler Alert

Needless to say, the internet approved of this one.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/the-best-reactions-to-game-of-thrones-purple-wedd-2kjhWed, 16 Apr 2014 17:12:07 -0400<b>It was the exact opposite of how people reacted to the Red Wedding.</b> Spoilers, obviously.pauljameznonadultnonadultnonadultManny Pacquiao's Mom Becomes An Internet Sensationhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/manny-pacquiaos-mom-becomes-an-internet-sensation-2kjh
Manny Pacquiao may have won the fight, but his mom won the internet.

Manny Pacquiao's mom has had a reputation for being pretty edgy during the champ's boxing matches (...and also the rest of the time).

Jeoffrey Maitem / Getty Images

And while it'd been told of how the religious matriarch incessantly prays while her son is in the ring...

Last night everyone finally got a glimpse of what Mrs. Dionisia Pacquiao goes through during Manny's fights.

And the world just wasnt ready for Pacmom

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/manny-pacquiaos-mom-becomes-an-internet-sensation-2kjhSun, 13 Apr 2014 03:52:05 -0400<b>Manny Pacquiao may have won the fight, but his mom won the internet.</b>pauljameznonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultThis Guy Did An Acoustic Cover Of The "Game Of Thrones" Intro And It Was Beautifulhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/this-guy-did-an-acoustic-cover-of-the-game-of-thro-2kjh
I could totally listen to this while Arya kills everyone.
]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/this-guy-did-an-acoustic-cover-of-the-game-of-thro-2kjhWed, 09 Apr 2014 23:23:38 -0400<b>I could totally listen to this while Arya kills everyone.</b>pauljameznonadultThese New "Game Of Thrones" Posters Will Give You A Sense Of Forebodinghttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/these-new-game-of-thrones-posters-will-give-a-sens-2kjh
HBO released 18 posters featuring Game Of Thrones characters captioned with “Valar Morghulis.”

An aerial view of the city of Chicago

Nebraska

A frozen fountain in Atlanta

Lake Michigan

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/pictures-of-the-polar-vortex-2kjhTue, 07 Jan 2014 12:18:22 -0500<b>People have tweeted stunning images as frigid temperatures continue to engulf the US.</b>pauljameznonadult10 New Animals Discovered In 2013http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/10-new-animals-discovered-in-2013-2kjh
2013 was a great year in uncovering nature’s diversity. Here are 10 of the coolest creatures to “debut” this year.

Tigrina, Leopardus guttulus

Although sharing the same features as that of the tigrina from Northern Brazil, scientists have discovered that the tigrina from Southern Brazil is a different species altogether.

Olinguito, Bassaricyon neblina

Walking Shark, Hemiscyllium halmahera

According to Voa News: "A new species of epaulet shark has been discovered in waters off a remote Indonesian island. Officially called Hemiscyllium halamhera, the shark was first seen by divers in 2008 as it 'walked' along sea floor, but has only now been identified as a new species."

This vivid giant clam

Discovered near the Solomon Islands and at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, this yet-to-be-named giant clam shares features similar to that of Tridacna clams but DNA shows they are a different specie

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/10-new-animals-discovered-in-2013-2kjhSat, 14 Dec 2013 17:19:22 -0500<b>2013 was a great year in uncovering nature&#39;s diversity.</b> Here are 10 of the coolest creatures to "debut" this year.pauljameznonadultAlthough sharing the same features as that of the tigrina from Northern Brazil, scientists have discovered that the tigrina from Southern Brazil is a different species altogether.nonadultLiving in the Andes mountains of Colombia, the Olinguito is a carnivorous mammal in the raccoon family.nonadultAccording to <a href="%3Ca%20href=">Voa News</a>: "A new species of epaulet shark has been discovered in waters off a remote Indonesian island. Officially called Hemiscyllium halamhera, the shark was first seen by divers in 2008 as it &#39;walked&#39; along sea floor, but has only now been identified as a new species."nonadultDiscovered near the Solomon Islands and at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, this yet-to-be-named giant clam shares features similar to that of Tridacna clams but DNA shows they are a different specienonadultThese terrifying creatures are known as skeleton shrimps. They have translucent bodies .nonadultAlthough planthoppers -- tiny hopping insects -- aren&#39;t a new discovery, this is a mysterious one.nonadultAccording to <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/12/10/new-discovery-porcupine-species-identified-in-brazil/#at_pco=tcb-1.0&amp;at_tot=4&amp;at_ab=-&amp;at_pos=1">National Geographic</a>: "The newly identified Baturite porcupine is now the seventh known species of prehensile-tailed porcupine, which is native to Central and South America. They&rsquo;re herbivores and adept climbers that rest in tree canopies during the day and forage at night."nonadultAccording to <a href="http://www.livescience.com/29456-strange-new-fish-antarctica.html">Live Science</a>: "In 2009-2010, Ukrainian mariners happened to pull up three fish that looked unfamiliar. Further analysis found that they were a previously undiscovered species, dubbed the hopbeard plunderfish and described in a study published online April 29 in the journal ZooKeys. The fish bear the scientific name Pogonophryne neyelovi."nonadultSpotted in the mountainous regions of Oman, its unique hoot <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/like-nothing-we-had-seen-before-new-species-of-owl-discovered-8859083.html">attracted ornithologist Magnus Robb</a> who then was trying to record and catalogue the sound of a different creature, the Arabian owl.nonadultResembling that of a pirate&#39;s eyepatch, a new ant specie from the Philippines displays a unique pattern across its eye.nonadult18 Most Remarkable World Records Broken In 2013http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/20-most-remarkable-world-records-broken-in-2013-2kjh
2013 saw numerous records broken. Here are some of the most remarkable ones.

Sky lantern record set in the Philippines

World's most expensive bacon sandwich

Priced at $235, the Bacon Bling sandwich has set the record for most expensive bacon sandwich. The sandwich contains a "rare breed bacon," eggs, black truffles, truffle oil, gold leaf, gold dust and saffron.

DAN JAMES / CATERS NEWS

Smallest book printed in Japan

Measuring 0.74 × 0.75 mm (0.0291 × 0.0295 in), Japan's Toppan Printing set a record in March for the smallest book ever published. It contains 22 pages, mostly with pictures of flowers.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/20-most-remarkable-world-records-broken-in-2013-2kjhTue, 10 Dec 2013 20:14:04 -0500<b>2013 saw numerous records broken.</b> Here are some of the most remarkable ones.pauljameznonadultEarly in January, Merlin broke the record for <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2260033/Listen-Merlin-moggie-worlds-loudest-purr.html">loudest cat purr</a> at 98dB.nonadultWith 15,185 lanterns lit, the University of the Philippine Visayas held the record for <a href="http://globalnation.inquirer.net/75693/sky-lanterns-light-up-iloilo-sky-set-world-record">simultaneous skylantern release</a>.nonadultPriced at $235, the Bacon Bling sandwich has set the record for <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/11/most-expensive-bacon-sandwich_n_2663780.html">most expensive bacon sandwich</a>. The sandwich contains a "rare breed bacon," eggs, black truffles, truffle oil, gold leaf, gold dust and saffron.nonadultMeasuring 0.74 x 0.75 mm (0.0291 x 0.0295 in), Japan&#39;s Toppan Printing set a record in March for the <a href="http://japandailypress.com/needle-eye-sized-book-goes-for-guinness-record-for-smallest-printed-book-1425113/">smallest book ever published</a>. It contains 22 pages, mostly with pictures of flowers.nonadultIBM set a record in April for "The Boy and His Atom" made with... wait for it.. atoms. It is the <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/worlds-smallest-stop-motion-film-made-individual-atoms-6C9670052">smallest stop motion film</a> ever recorded.nonadultThe record for youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe was <a href="http://bigstory.ap.org/article/teen-aims-around-world-solo-flight-record">broken three times</a> this year. First by Captain James Anthony Tan of Malaysia who finished his circumnavigation in May (age 22), then by Jack Wiegand of Fresno, California who finished his circumnavigation in June (age 21). Ryan Campbell currently holds the record at age 19. He finished his circumnavigation in September.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultMore than 5 million LEGO bricks were used to create a life sized replica of the Star Wars&#39; X-wing fighter jet.
"The model weighs nearly 20,865 kilograms, stands 3.35 meters tall and 13.1 meters long, with a wingspan of 13.44 meters." <a href="http://aboutus.lego.com/en-us/news-room/2013/may/the-lego-group-unveils-worlds-largest-lego-model/">source</a>nonadultnonadultAt $190,000 <i>Grid 2: Mono Edition</i> became the <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/grid2-mono-edition-is-the-worlds-most-expensive-video-game-but-it-comes-with-a-car/">most expensive game</a> to ever be sold. It came with an actual car; the BAC Mono.nonadultnonadultBryan Bednarek is the current record holder for most claps in a minute at 802.nonadult13,892 people participated in the <a href="http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2013/06/29/959575/albay-forms-largest-no-smoking-sign-guinness-try">largest human no smoking sign</a> at the Bicol University football field on June 28, 2013 in the Philippines.nonadultOn May 23, 2013 Japan&#39;s Yuichiro Miura became <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/newsmakers/80-old-yuichiro-miura-weight-loss-strategy-climb-181802707.html">the oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest</a> at the age of 80. He had previously climbed the mountain in 2003 and 2008.nonadultOrange Julius teamed up with renowned fruit sculptor Shawn Feeney to create the <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/dairy-queen-canada-idUSnBw066253a+100+BSW20130806">largest fruit sculpture</a>. The ten foot tall tree was made with 1,200 pieces of pineapple, orange, strawberry, peach and mango.nonadultCalifornia&#39;s lumber salesman Tim Mathison has grown the <a href="http://www.kvia.com/news/largest-pumpkin-ever-grown-sets-world-record/-/391068/22441668/-/118a8u1/-/index.html">largest pumpkin</a> to date at 2,032 pounds. It took him 105 days to grow the ginormous veggie.nonadultAbout 5000 books were used by a Belgian book association to set the largest domino book chain. It was made tnonadultKinichi Ito breaks his own record as the fastest man to run a 100-meter distance on all fours. His previous record, set last year, was 17.47 seconds. This year he finished at 16.87 seconds.nonadultMeanwhile in the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai, China, more than 1m balls were used to fill its 82x41 meter pool, and subsequently, the <a href="http://www.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2013/11/epic-photos-worlds-largest-ball-pit/7452/">largest ball pit</a> was created.nonadultIn Rio de Janiero Brazil, the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/30/world/gallery/rio-christmas-tree/">worlds largest floating Christmas tree</a> was lit up recently. It stand 279 feet and uses 3.1 million lights.nonadultStunning Before And After Photos Of Haiyan's Devastationhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/before-and-after-photos-of-haiyan-devastation-2kjh
DigitalGlobe has provided satellite images of Tacloban City before and after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/before-and-after-photos-of-haiyan-devastation-2kjhThu, 14 Nov 2013 02:14:12 -0500<b><a href="http://www.digitalglobe.com/super-typhoon-haiyan#raising-awareness">DigitalGlobe</a> has provided satellite images of Tacloban City before and after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.</b>pauljameznonadultYou may drag the arrows left/right for a wider view.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultEd Sheeran Will Melt You With His New Songhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/ed-sheeran-will-melt-you-with-his-new-song-i-see-2kjh
Ed Sheeran’s new song “I See Fire,” written for the upcoming film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, is pretty fantastic.

Still there?

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/ed-sheeran-will-melt-you-with-his-new-song-i-see-2kjhThu, 07 Nov 2013 18:49:15 -0500<b>Ed Sheeran&#39;s new song "I See Fire," written for the upcoming film <i>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug</i>, is pretty fantastic.</b>pauljameznonadultStormageddon Headed Toward The Philippineshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/stormaggedon-headed-towards-the-philippines-2kjh
Supertyphoon Haiyan is intensifying and is on a path towards the Philippines.

This is Haiyan. She's a Typhoon.

A Typhoon is a storm system just like Hurricanes and Cyclones

The difference being that hurricanes (after the Caribbean god of evil, named Hurrican) are storm systems that form in the Atlantic Ocean and Northeast Pacific Ocean. Typhoons (from the Greek word Typhoeus, a hundred-headed monster in Greek mythology interpreted as a whirlwind) are storms that form in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. And Cyclones (because it swirls) are storm systems that form in the southeastern Indian Ocean and southwestern Pacific. source

Typhoon Haiyan is projected to have winds between 260km/h and 300km/h before landfall

If there was a Signal #5, this would be it.

The Philippines measures storm strength as Signals, and any storm above 185km/h is a Signal #4. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) considers any storm system with sustained winds of over 240 km/h as a Supertyphoon. The Saffir-Simpson Scale would consider Haiyan a rare Category 5.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/stormaggedon-headed-towards-the-philippines-2kjhTue, 05 Nov 2013 22:46:07 -0500<b>Supertyphoon Haiyan is intensifying and is on a path towards the Philippines.</b>pauljameznonadultnonadultThe difference being that hurricanes (after the Caribbean god of evil, named <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurrican">Hurrican</a>) are storm systems that form in the Atlantic Ocean and Northeast Pacific Ocean. Typhoons (from the Greek word <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhon">Typhoeus</a>, a hundred-headed monster in Greek mythology interpreted as a whirlwind) are storms that form in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. And Cyclones (because it swirls) are storm systems that form in the southeastern Indian Ocean and southwestern Pacific. <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/09/130923-typhoon-hurricane-cyclone-primer-natural-disaster/">source</a>nonadultCan we call it Super Haiyan now...nonadultThe Philippines measures storm strength as Signals, and any storm above 185km/h is a <a href="http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/genmet/psws.html">Signal #4</a>. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) considers any storm system with sustained winds of over 240 km/h as a Supertyphoon. The Saffir-Simpson Scale would consider Haiyan a rare Category 5.nonadultThe strongest hurricane ever measured in the Western Hemisphere was Gilbert in 1988. The 888 millibar central pressure recorded in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Gilbert">Gilbert</a> on Sept. 14, 1988, is the lowest ever recorded in an Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico storm.
The world record for the lowest tropical cyclone pressure is 870 millibars in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon_Tip">Typhoon Tip</a> in the northwest Pacific Ocean on Oct. 12, 1979. <a href="http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/weather/whcat5.htm">source</a>nonadultThe storm is expected to intensify (winds 260km/h-300km/h with central pressure at 950hPa) as it reaches the country.nonadultAccording to NASA, rainfall on November 4 was at <a href="http://www.sciencecodex.com/nasa_investigates_typhoon_haiyans_intense_rainfall-122409">50-60mm</a> near the center. But is expected to bring down rainfall of <a href="http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/tropics-take-aim-at-philippine/19561621">upto 300mm</a> when it hits the archipelago. For a better sense of what all these measurements mean, Cebu, one of the cities possible to be hit directly by the storm, has a November rainfall average of 120mm. This means that Haiyan is expected to reign in a months worth of rainfallnonadultnonadult"Rain totals along the path of Haiyan could top 200 mm (8 inches). Mudslides are a serious concern in the higher terrain, where localized totals of 250 to 300 mm (10 to 12 inches) are not out of the question." <a href="http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/tropics-take-aim-at-philippine/19561621">source</a>
"Haiyan will also produce a severe and inundating storm surge, especially along the eastern coast of southern Luzon and Samar islands." <a href="http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/super-typhoon-haiyan-a-serious/19561621">source</a>
"Haiyan will likely be the most dangerous tropical cyclone to affect the Philippines this year. This is particularly true since Tropical Depression Thirty dumped heavy rains over the central Philippines Monday, which helped saturate the soils." <a href="http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=2570">source</a>
Video above was from Typhoon Usagi which hit the Philippines in September and caused major damage.nonadultPlease prepare. And hope everyone stays safe.nonadultThe Difference Between Men And Women According To Googlehttp://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/the-difference-between-men-and-women-2kjh
Turns out a search on Google Images reveals a lot about supposed gender roles.

Former American Idol finalist and Glee alumni Jessica Sanchez will grace the beauty cover of FAULT Magazine's upcoming issue, which hits stands on October 15. In it,
Sanchez spoke about her post-American Idol career, including her stint on Glee and her recent album. She also talked about one of her recent hits, Tonight, in which she collaborated with RNB star Ne-Yo.

"It was really an incredible experience and working with Ne-Yo was amazing." Sanchez tells the magazine. "He gave me so much great advice and he is just so talented. He even wrote me a song in half an hour called 'Plastic Roses', which is on the album."

The singer also says she has something coming up that's unexpected and big.

Themed "Illuminate", the feature was shot by photographer Irvin Rivera of GraphicsMetropolis.com. Check it out below:

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/jessica-sanchezs-awesome-cover-for-fault-magazine-2kjhMon, 14 Oct 2013 15:57:32 -0400American Idol alumni Jessica Sanchez is featured in FAULT Magazine&#39;s upcoming beauty cover. It&#39;s pretty awesome.pauljamezadultFormer American Idol finalist and Glee alumni Jessica Sanchez will grace the beauty cover of FAULT Magazine's upcoming issue, which hits stands on October 15. In it,
Sanchez spoke about her post-American Idol career, including her stint on Glee and her recent album. She also talked about one of her recent hits, Tonight, in which she collaborated with RNB star Ne-Yo.
"It was really an incredible experience and working with Ne-Yo was amazing." Sanchez tells the magazine. "He gave me so much great advice and he is just so talented. He even wrote me a song in half an hour called &#39;Plastic Roses&#39;, which is on the album."
The singer also says she has something coming up that&#39;s <i>unexpected</i> and <i>big</i>.
Themed "Illuminate", the feature was shot by photographer <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.graphicsmetropolis.com">Irvin Rivera</a> of GraphicsMetropolis.com. Check it out below:nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultThe full shoot and interview is available exclusively in FAULT issue 16, released on October 15th, and is available to pre-order now via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fault-magazine.com/issues">FAULT Magazine</a>nonadult<em>Credits - FAULT Magazine Issue 16/ Irvin Rivera (Photographer)/ Jenna Enns, Ali Levine &amp; Malcolm Joris Bacani (styling)/ Leah Blewitt (Words)</em>nonadultWhat If The Philippines' Endangered Birds Were Part Of Angry Birds?http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/what-if-the-philippines-endangered-birds-were-par-2kjh
In Angry Birds’ fashion, Filipino artist Albert Balbutin Jr illustrates endangered birds found only in the Philippines. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), twelve of them are critically endangered.

The Cebu Flowerpecker, Critically Endangered

"Scientists thought this colorful local songbird was extinct, so when birdwatchers spotted the Cebu Flowerpecker again in 1992 in a mountain village in Cebu City, the birding world rejoiced."

"But no photograph has ever been taken of the bird, making it the “holy grail” of bird watchers here and abroad."

"“The maximum number seen together at any of these four sites is just four birds,” the IUCN says, “and the current population is estimated at 100 individuals, with 50 to 60 at Nug-as, 25 to 30 at Tabunan, and 10 to 15 at Dalaguete.”" source

The Mindoro Bleeding Heart, Critically Endangered

"This species has an extremely small, severely fragmented population which is undergoing a continuing decline owing to lowland forest destruction, combined with hunting and trade. For these reasons it is listed as Critically Endangered." source

Negros Striped-Babbler, Endangered

"This species qualifies as Endangered because it has a very small range, being known from just two mountains, where on-going forest destruction is reducing the extent, area and quality of habitat, and inevitably leading to a decline in numbers. It appears to be exceedingly rare on one of the mountains and, if there are no further records in the near future, it should be considered confined to one location and may require uplisting to Critically Endangered." source

The Philippine Cockatoo, Critically Endangered

"This species qualifies as Critically Endangered because it has suffered an extremely rapid population reduction owing to extensive loss of its lowland habitats and trapping for the cagebird trade. Recent suggestions that the rate of decline has slowed may lead to the species being downlisted to Endangered if confirmed." source

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/pauljamez/what-if-the-philippines-endangered-birds-were-par-2kjhSat, 28 Sep 2013 20:43:48 -0400<b>In Angry Birds&#39; fashion, Filipino artist <a href="http://www.filipeanut.com/birds/about.php">Albert Balbutin Jr</a> illustrates endangered birds found only in the Philippines.</b> According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), twelve of them are critically endangered.pauljamezadult